Batista Returns to WWE RAW, Attacks Ric Flair; Additional News on Roman Reigns Announcement

This Monday, fans and commentators alike witnessed the surprise return of Batista at the end of WWE RAW.

In the segment, The Animal was seen attacking Ric Flair, who was having his 70th Birthday celebrated in the closing moments of Monday Night RAW.

Not only did Batista attack Flair, but sent a clear message to Triple H, who was waiting in the ring for the Nature Boy’s appearance, surrounded by fellow legends like Shawn Michaels, Sting and more.

After attacking Flair off-screen, Batista asked Triple H if he, “had his attention now.”

After the show, there were several updates and notes from various sources about what happened on tonight’s show.

Many on social media questioned why Dean Ambrose didn’t join Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns after the big reveal of Reigns being in remission of his leukemia at the top of the ramp.

According to Fightful.com, Dean Ambrose requested to be left out of the segment at the beginning of the show. The report cites that Ambrose was seen very emotional backstage during Reigns’ positive announcement.

Speaking of Reigns’ announcement, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com provided an update on some of the backstage details of Reigns’ return.

The report claims that Vince McMahon was the first to be told that Roman Reigns was cancer free and that it was Roman’s decision to come back so soon. In addition to Vince, Stephanie McMahon, Kevin Dunn, Michelle Wilson and Triple H were aware of all the details.